Reading Voluntary Action
Also known as: R V a
The promotion and support of voluntary action in the greater Reading area.
Activities & Mission
The promotion and support of voluntary action in the greater Reading area.
Grants
Reading Voluntary Action makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £738,923
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £722,697 | £738,923 | £738,923 | £275,829 | £186,709 | 19 / 20 |
| 2024 | £696,961 | £694,469 | £694,469 | £149,352 | £149,352 | 20 / 30 |
| 2023 | £731,503 | £780,885 | £780,885 | £74,515 | £2 | 22 / 35 |
| 2022 | £612,114 | £664,001 | £664,001 | -£520,105 | £192,372 | 20 / 42 |
| 2021 | £493,462 | £514,737 | 0 / 151 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Reading Voluntary Action
What does Reading Voluntary Action do?
The promotion and support of voluntary action in the greater Reading area.
How much income did Reading Voluntary Action report in 2025?
Reading Voluntary Action reported total income of £723k and reported expenditure of £739k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Reading Voluntary Action registered as a charity?
Reading Voluntary Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 1995 as charity number 1045782. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Reading Voluntary Action?
Reading Voluntary Action is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Reading Voluntary Action operate?
Reading Voluntary Action operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Reading Voluntary Action a registered charity?
Yes — Reading Voluntary Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1045782.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- R V a
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated